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Phrases and Its Types

This document defines different types of phrases and provides examples of each. It discusses noun phrases, adjective phrases, adverb phrases, and verb phrases. Noun phrases function as subjects or objects, adjective phrases modify nouns or pronouns, adverb phrases modify verbs, adjectives or other adverbs, and verb phrases are composed of a verb and its arguments except the subject. Examples of each type of phrase are given.

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Phrases and Its Types

This document defines different types of phrases and provides examples of each. It discusses noun phrases, adjective phrases, adverb phrases, and verb phrases. Noun phrases function as subjects or objects, adjective phrases modify nouns or pronouns, adverb phrases modify verbs, adjectives or other adverbs, and verb phrases are composed of a verb and its arguments except the subject. Examples of each type of phrase are given.

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  • Introduction to Phrases: Introduces phrases, defining them as meaningful sequences of words acting as units in a sentence, and sets the context for different types of phrases.
  • Noun Phrase: Describes noun phrases, which function as subjects or objects in sentences, with multiple examples to illustrate their structure.
  • Adjective Phrase: Explains adjective phrases, which modify nouns or pronouns, including several examples.
  • Adverb Phrase: Covers adverb phrases, explaining how they modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, supplemented with example phrases.
  • Verb Phrase: Defines verb phrases, highlighting their role as syntactic units comprised of verbs and their arguments with illustrative examples.

Phrases and its Types!

Definition of Phrase

Phrases and its Types!


A phrase is a meaningful
sequence of two or
more words they work as a
unit in a sentence. It contains
neither a subject nor a verb. It
is not a complete sentence in
itself. Phrase rises and its
type

Examples:
He is wearing a nice red
shirt.
 The boy with brown hair is
laughing.
 She is shouting in a loud
voice.
 I like writing good essays.
 The bewildered tourist was
lost.
 The lost puppy was a wet
and stinky dog.
 The flu clinic had seen many
cases of infectious disease.
 It was a story as old as time.
 The sports car drove the long
and winding road.
 Saturday became a cool, wet
afternoon.

Phrases and its Types


Noun Phrase
A noun phrase consists of
a noun and other related
words. It functions as a noun.
As a noun, it functions as a
subject or an object or a
compliment.
Examples:
 Pondering over puzzles is
my hobby.
 He likes swimming in the
sea.
 I like the birds twittering in
trees.
 Do not eat fatty fast food.
 An elephant raised its trunk
at me.
 Can you hand me a sharp
pencil?
 You’re such an
understanding friend.
Adjective Phrases
An adjective phrase is a group
of words that functions as an
adjective. It describes/
modifies a noun or a pronoun.
The adjective phrases in the
following sentences have
been underlined.
Examples:
She is wearing a soft
silk scarf.
A somewhat small swallow
was soaring in the sky.
 A black big bug crept under
the blanket.
 A person smarter than me
needs to figure this out.
 Everyone was extremely
delighted when the winner
was announced.
 Mom said the cost of a car is
way too high.
 Faster than a speeding
bullet, Superman saved the
day.
 Her eyes were incredibly
mesmerizing to the young
man.
 The highly emotive actor
gave a wonderful
performance.
 She is rather fond of skiing.
 By the end of the date, I was
fairly bored with him.
Adverb Phrase
An adverb phrase is a group
of words that functions as an
adverb. It modifies a verb, or
an adjective, or another
adverb. An adverbial phrase
explains why or how or where
or when an adjective or
another adverb. The adverb
phrases in the following
sentences have been
underlined. 
Examples:
She stepped out with slow
steps.
 A big bad bear appeared in
the distance.
 I will do it in a minute.
 She brought flowers for her
mother.
 I came here yesterday.
 Once upon a time, the lady
lived here.
 Sam said it in a polite way.
 John was walking so quickly.
 I will meet you tomorrow.
 Jeff was speaking so
roughly.
 The man was shouting very
loudly.
 I made them understand the
plan in an easy way.

Verb Phrase
A verb phrase is a syntactic
unit composed of a verb and
its arguments except the
subject of an independent
clause or coordinate clause.
Examples:
 She was walking quickly to
the mall.
 He should wait before
going swimming.
 Those girls are trying very
hard.
 Ted might eat the cake.
 You must go right now.
 You can't eat that!
 My mother is fixing us
some dinner.
 Words were spoken.

Phrases and its Types! Definition of Phrase Phrases and its Types! A phrase is a meaningful sequence of two or more words
neither a subject nor a verb. It is not a complete sentence in itself. Phrase rises and its type Examples: He is wearing a
The boy with brown hair  is laughing. She is shouting in a loud voice. I like writing good essays. The bewildered to
The lost puppy was a wet and stinky dog. The flu clinic had seen many cases of infectious disease. It was a stor
Saturday became a cool, wet afternoon. Phrases and its Types
Noun Phrase A noun phrase consists of a noun and other related words. It functions as a noun. As a noun, it functions as a
Pondering over puzzles  is my hobby. He likes swimming in the sea. I like the birds twittering in trees. Do not eat
An elephant raised its trunk at me. Can you hand me a sharp pencil? You’re such an understanding friend.
Adjective Phrases An adjective phrase is a group of words that functions as an adjective. It describes/ modifies a noun or
following sentences have been underlined. Examples: She is wearing a soft silk scarf. A somewhat small swallow was soari

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